It s WISC-IV and more!

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1 It s WISC-IV and more! Integrate the power of process! Unleash the diagnostic power of WISC IV Integrated and unlock the potential of the child insight. intervene. integrated.

2 Author: David Wechsler WISC IV Integrated Authors: Edith Kaplan, Dean Delis, Deborah Fein, Art Maerlender, Robin Morris, and Joel Kramer WISC-IV Integrated offers more insight and in-depth understanding to assure that Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Fourth Edition Integrated (WISC IV Integrated) is the premier test for cognitive abilities in both schools and private settings. WISC IV Integrated provides a comprehensive measure of learning strengths and difficulties in children age 6 to 16:11 years. WISC IV Integrated ensures valid and reliable testing for quantitative and qualitative measures that go beyond a child s intellectual index scores. It is the ONLY psychometrically sound assessment that combines the trusted Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children with a process-oriented extension of 16 optional subtests, measuring cognitive abilities and investigating the processes through which a child arrives at a response. This combination serves as a guide for instructional intervention, directing educators and other personnel to the child s learning success. 2

3 all children can succeed. insight.

4 Why Integrated? WISC IV Integrated is an expanded ability measure that builds on the proven strengths of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Fourth Edition (WISC IV), allowing test customization and enhancement for deeper assessment for any child. WISC IV Integrated increases understanding of a child s capabilities by enhancing and clarifying the interpretation of the WISC IV results. Process-oriented subtest results clearly demonstrate how a child s individual strengths and weaknesses in problem-solving affect performance, ultimately paving the way for clinically meaningful modifications to instructional strategies. All the Power of the Premier WISC-IV and more WISC IV Integrated is a comprehensive instrument that includes a powerful set of 16 optional process-oriented subtests, some of which are adaptations of the core and supplemental subtests. It is available as a complete kit or as an upgrade to your existing WISC IV Kit. WISC IV Integrated reflects the current theory and practice of cognitive assessment in children by including increased attention to verbal comprehension, fluid reasoning, working memory and processing speed, as well as critical cognitive processes contributing to intellectual functioning. WISC IV Integrated enhances clinical decision making through the use of core, supplemental, and process subtests, allowing for evaluation of cognitive deficits that may contribute to low academic achievement. Matrix Reasoning WISC IV Integrated offers a Full Scale IQ and four index scores, providing a representation of the child s overall cognitive abilities, as well as his or her abilities in more discrete domains of cognitive functioning. In addition, WISC-IV Integrated provides process scores that aid in the identification of a child s strengths and weaknesses and clinical hypothesis testing. 4 Picture Concepts Verbal Comprehension Index replaces the Verbal IQ and contains subtests which assess verbal reasoning, comprehension and verbal expression Perceptual Reasoning Index previously the Perceptual Organization Index, replaces the Performance IQ and better reflects an increased emphasis on fluid reasoning Working Memory Index previously the Freedom from Distractibility Index, more accurately describes the abilities being assessed by the contributing subtests Processing Speed Index can be supplemented with a new subtest, Cancellation, which measures processing speed using random and structured target forms

5 meet aaron. aaron is a 10-year-old, african-american boy. he is somewhat quiet but is well liked by his peers. insight. he sees most schoolwork as difficult, but says he does his best to learn in class and complete homework assignments. aaron s teacher is concerned with aaron s poor performance in all academic areas. what s causing his learning difficulties?

9 meet mrs. williams. mrs. williams teaches fifth grade. one of her students, aaron, is having difficulties. intervene. aaron doesn t participate and performs poorly, in all academic areas. mrs. williams suspects aaron may have a mental handicap. how can she know for sure?

10 Integrated brings More reasons to begin using WISC IV Integrated Sixteen optional process subtests for use with the core and supplemental subtests to provide a more thorough examination of cognitive functioning Streamlined, user-friendly administration taking approximately minutes for the core subtests. Testing time for the supplemental and process subtests varies with the number of subtests administered Normative samples stratified as to age, gender, parent education level, region, race/ethnicity and based on current 2000 U.S. Census information Fewer subtests to administer for the four indexes than the previous WISC III Visually stimulating and engaging materials with colorful artwork, making the testing process pleasant for the child New Technical and Interpretive Manual for use with both the WISC-IV Integrated and the WISC-IV with expanded interpretive chapter Extensive validity studies with data for ADHD, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, autism/asperger s disorder, mental retardation, receptive and expressive language disorders Linked to Wechsler Individual Achievement Test II achievement measure, with validity studies correlating with children s memory (Children s Memory Scale), adaptive behavior (Adaptive Behavior Assessment System Second Edition), emotional intelligence (Bar-On Emotional Quotient-Inventory: Youth Version), and giftedness (Gifted Rating Scales) Easier portability and organization with new rolling case option 10

11 it all together. integrated.

12 Go above and beyond with two new complementary assessments Predict early reading difficulty with a measure that works seamlessly with WISC IV For children ages 5 to 10, the Early Reading Success Indicator (ERSI) is an individually administered assessment, used alone or in conjunction with the WISC IV to assess processes and skills predictive of early reading ability, difficulty or failure. ERSI consists of a special combination of age-appropriate subtests taken from existing PsychCorp assessments: Wechsler Individual Achievement Test Second Edition Process Assessment of the Learner: Test Battery for Reading and Writing NEPSY ERSI is most powerful when used in combination with the WISC IV because it systematically compares specific cognitive processes essential for early reading success to broader cognitive abilities measured by WISC IV. Maintain consistency by using WISC IV tests with both Englishand Spanish-speaking students This unique, comprehensive assessment measures the same cognitive abilities as WISC IV and fills the need for valid and reliable intelligence assessment for Spanish-speaking children in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. WISC IV Spanish will aid school personnel in providing appropriate services to Spanish-speaking children who might otherwise be improperly diagnosed or undiagnosed. The WISC IV Spanish is formatted for timesaving utility and is easy to administer. Modified test items ensure minimization of cultural bias across multiple countries of origin. The WISC IV Spanish test module results in strong and psychometrically sound analysis of cognitive abilities for Spanish-speaking children. And, WISC IV Spanish is the first intellectual ability measure with norms representing the diverse U.S. Spanish-speaking population. 12 See page 15 for more information.

13 meet dr. roberts. dr. roberts learns that one of mrs. williams students is having problems. the student, aaron, shows signs of a verbal reasoning deficit. integrated. using WISC IV Integrated s subtests, he discovers that aaron s problem is something completely different. dr. roberts knows that things aren t always what they seem, and with so much riding on his interpretations shouldn t he have the flexibility to get to the heart of the problem? Check out for Aaron s complete story and other case studies.

14 WISC -IV Scoring Assistant and Writer TM software Produces a table and graph report with raw to scaled score conversions and strength and weakness discrepancies Offers interpretation of statistically significant differences* Calculates ability/achievement discrepancies with WIAT -II Scoring Assistant Comprehensive interpretive reporting* Provides an easy to understand scoring summary report for parents Provides a Clinical and Background Review and a Parent Report * Writer TM Feature Only WISC -IV Integrated Scoring Assistant and Writer TM software Everything the WISC-IV does plus Includes process subtests/scores, in addition to WISC-IV, and an enhanced summary section Produces additional interpretive content in each of the four domains and a clinical review for process subtests/scores Calculates and analyzes intra-subtest scatter and statistical discrepancies between the WISC-IV Integrated and the WIAT-II. 14 For full product details or to order, call or visit

16 Still Unsure About Integrated? Know Before You Decide Integrated is NOT just a WISC-IV upgrade It s much, much more Use one, two or more optional, integrated subtests when you suspect a processing problem might be affecting core WISC-IV scores. Integrated is a process-oriented, quick and easy-to-administer enhancement Use to determine classroom modifications and unlock your students maximum potential. Don t forget Scoring Assistant and Report Writer convenient, timesaving software, special value when purchased with your kit. NEW Rolling Case for easy transport. WISC-IV Spanish with unmatched normative data, validity, reliability. Want to learn more? WISC-IV Integrated training sessions. Sales Consultant or Psychologist for answers to questions/consultation. Call Customer Service or visit PsychCorp.com to place your order or to request more information. Copyright 2005 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. All rights reserved. (Revised 1/05)

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